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Myotonic Dystrophy Causes And Symptoms
Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited disorders that involve
Alternative Names
Inherited myopathy, MD
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Muscular dystrophies, or MD, are a group of inherited conditions, which means they are passed down through families. They may occur in childhood or adulthood. There are many different types of muscular dystrophy. They include:
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